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Gamagōri 蒲郡市
City

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Location of Gamagōri in Aichi Prefecture
Gamagōri
Coordinates: 34°50′35″N 137°13′10.5″E / 34.84306°N 137.219583°E / 34.84306; 137.219583
Country	Japan
Region	Chūbu (Tōkai)
Prefecture	Aichi
Government
• Mayor	Hisaaki Suzuki
Area
• Total	56.92 km (21.98 sq mi)
Population
• Total	80,063
• Density	1,400/km (3,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Phone number	0533-66-1111
Address	17-1 Asahi-chō, Gamagōri-shi, Aichi-ken 443-8601
Climate	Cfa
Website	Official website

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Flower	Azalea
Tree	Camphor Laurel

Gamagōri (蒲郡市, Gamagōri-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 80,063 in 32,800 households, and a population density of 1,407 persons per km. The total area of the city is 56.92 square kilometres (21.98 sq mi).

Geography

Gamagōri is situated on the coast of Mikawa Bay on the Pacific Ocean in southeastern Aichi Prefecture. Sheltered by Chita Peninsula and Atsumi Peninsula, the climate is mild, and parts of the city is within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The average annual temperature in Gamagōri is 16.3 °C (61.3 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,631.2 mm (64.22 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.4 °C (81.3 °F), and lowest in January, at around 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).

Climate data for Gamagōri (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1979−present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	18.4 (65.1)	21.4 (70.5)	24.8 (76.6)	29.7 (85.5)	32.8 (91.0)	35.4 (95.7)	38.4 (101.1)	38.7 (101.7)	37.2 (99.0)	32.2 (90.0)	25.3 (77.5)	23.0 (73.4)	38.7 (101.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	9.9 (49.8)	10.9 (51.6)	14.4 (57.9)	19.5 (67.1)	23.9 (75.0)	26.6 (79.9)	30.5 (86.9)	32.3 (90.1)	28.8 (83.8)	23.4 (74.1)	17.9 (64.2)	12.4 (54.3)	20.9 (69.6)
Daily mean °C (°F)	5.6 (42.1)	6.2 (43.2)	9.4 (48.9)	14.5 (58.1)	18.9 (66.0)	22.2 (72.0)	26.1 (79.0)	27.4 (81.3)	24.2 (75.6)	18.9 (66.0)	13.4 (56.1)	8.1 (46.6)	16.2 (61.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	1.9 (35.4)	2.1 (35.8)	5.0 (41.0)	10.1 (50.2)	14.9 (58.8)	18.8 (65.8)	22.9 (73.2)	24.0 (75.2)	20.8 (69.4)	15.3 (59.5)	9.6 (49.3)	4.4 (39.9)	12.5 (54.5)
Record low °C (°F)	−5.5 (22.1)	−6.0 (21.2)	−1.8 (28.8)	1.1 (34.0)	6.0 (42.8)	12.8 (55.0)	16.5 (61.7)	17.9 (64.2)	12.5 (54.5)	6.1 (43.0)	1.2 (34.2)	−2.7 (27.1)	−6.0 (21.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	58.8 (2.31)	67.0 (2.64)	128.1 (5.04)	139.3 (5.48)	160.9 (6.33)	193.3 (7.61)	193.6 (7.62)	124.5 (4.90)	230.7 (9.08)	187.6 (7.39)	90.0 (3.54)	57.4 (2.26)	1,631.2 (64.22)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)	5.7	6.3	9.4	9.6	9.9	12.0	11.0	7.4	10.7	10.2	6.5	6.2	104.9
Mean monthly sunshine hours	181.0	175.8	201.3	204.7	212.7	152.3	181.8	223.2	168.4	169.4	168.0	179.8	2,218.5
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Gamagōri has been relatively steady over the past 30 years.

Historical population
Year	Pop.	±%
1950	63,923	—
1960	75,723	+18.5%
1970	82,868	+9.4%
1980	85,295	+2.9%
1990	84,819	−0.6%
2000	82,108	−3.2%
2010	82,222	+0.1%

Neighboring municipalities

Aichi Prefecture

History

Ancient history

Records of place names in present-day Gamagōri have been found from the Nara period.

The area was divided into several shōen during the Heian period, largely under the control of the Udono clan.

Early modern period

During the Edo period, most of the area was tenryō territory ruled directly by the Tokugawa shogunate through hatamoto administrators, with portions controlled by Yoshida Domain and Okazaki Domain.

Late modern period

After the start of the Meiji period, Gamagōri Village in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture was proclaimed on October 1, 1889. Gamagōri was elevated to town status on October 6, 1891.

The area of the town expanded through annexation of the neighboring villages of Toyooka, Kaminogo and Shizusato on July 4, 1906.

The town escaped damage in World War II, but the 1945 Mikawa earthquake caused considerable damage to parts of Gamagōri.

Contemporary history

The city of Gamagōri was proclaimed on April 1, 1954, when the town of Gamagōri merged with the neighboring town of Miya and village of Shiotsu.

The village of Otsuka joined Gamagōri on October 1, 1956, followed by Katahara on April 1, 1962, and Nishiura on April 1, 1963.

Government

Gamagōri has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 20 members. The city contributes one member to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 14 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Gamagōri is a regional commercial center and fishing port, with a mixed economy of light manufacturing and agriculture. Gamagōri is also noted for its production of hothouse oranges. Companies headquartered in the city include:

Nidek Co., Ltd., optics
Japan Tissue Engineering Co., Ltd., bio-pharmaceuticals
Takemoto Oil & Fat Co. Ltd., edible oils
Gamasa Food Co. Ltd., food processing
Nippon Tokushu Goukin Co., Ltd., metal fittings and components

Education

University

Aichi University of Technology

Junior college

Aichi University of Technology Automotive Junior College

Schools

Gamagōri has 13 public elementary schools and seven public middle schools operated by the city government and two public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There is also one private high school.

Transportation

Railways

Conventional lines

Central Japan Railway Company

Tōkaidō Main Line: - Mikawa-Ōtsuka - Mikawa-Miya - Gamagōri - Mikawa-Shiotsu -

Meitetsu

Meitetsu Gamagōri Line: - Nishiura - Katahara - Mikawa-Kashima - Gamagōri-Kyōteijō-Mae - Gamagōri

Roads

Expressways

Tōmei Expressway

Japan National Route

Sister cities

Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture, since November 4, 1981
Gisborne, New Zealand, sister port since July 27, 1996

Local attractions

As part of Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park with numerous scenic offshore islands, Gamagōri is noted for marine sports. There are also several hot spring resorts within the city limits. The Gamagōri Matsuri, held in late July features a fireworks display, and the local festival of former Miya village held in October features an event where mikoshi are carried into the sea. The city is also home to the Lagunasia amusement park and Spa Nishiura Motor Park racetrack.

The small fishing community of Nishiura is noted for its onsen (hot spring resorts), some of which are located near its beach front. The area is famous for the medicinal properties of its water and a number of hotels have sprung up to accommodate the tourists visiting these spas.

Nishiura Onsen
Miya festival
Laguna Ten Bosch
Takeshima Aquarium
Gamagori Classic Hotel
Katahara Onsen (Hydrangea Park)
Katahara Onsen (Hydrangea Park)

Notable people from Gamagōri

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